Duff McKagan Says It Was 'Great' Playing With Axl Rose And Guns N' Roses

[Jeramy]

I suppose Duff could play guitar on something somewhere

but this whole encounter was strictly coincidental... axl has psychic powers 

[wight gunner]

I suppose Duff could play guitar on something somewhere

but this whole encounter was strictly coincidental... axl has psychic powers 

Unlike Slash, Duff didn't turn up with guitar in hand, he borrowed the instruments he used as made pretty clear in various articles. Not psychic, just living the moment and making the right call by saying, "here use this..."c

[Liquor & Whores]

I always had great respect for Duff and Izzy

Duff proved to be a great guy. Way to go, man !

[FunkyMonkey]

It'd be highly doubtful for us to have more than one of the alumni up with us at any given time. I suppose Duff could play guitar on something somewhere...

Thanks.  So like Tommy said, it's been a long time coming -- and the opportunity, by chance, presented itself in London.

[LIGuns]

Reunion, smeunion, just come to the U S o' A!!

[draguns]

I think both Axl and Duff showed class and maturity. It's great that they had dinner afterwards and most likely resolved their issues between each other. It's a good example of how to find closure.

[Jeramy]

Reunion, smeunion, just come to the U S o' A!!

yes... what you said 

[King Axl]

I found it interesting how Duff handled the reunion question. As much as he or any other former member want to downplay it, the reality is, Guns N' Roses will likely be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013, and it will need to be determined just who will show up to the ceremony. For the original five guys, I definitely think it's in the back of their minds to maybe put aside all unresolved issues for an hour, and come out as a unit to thank the people who got them there--the fans.

I don't think anyone in Guns N' Roses past or present wants to see another induction similar to Van Halen's.

[GNRfan2008]

I found it interesting how Duff handled the reunion question. As much as he or any other former member want to downplay it, the reality is, Guns N' Roses will likely be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013, and it will need to be determined just who will show up to the ceremony. For the original five guys, I definitely think it's in the back of their minds to maybe put aside all unresolved issues for an hour, and come out as a unit to thank the people who got them there--the fans.

I don't think anyone in Guns N' Roses past or present wants to see another induction similar to Van Halen's.

Probably 2012, don't you think? The rule is 25 years after a band's first album, so 2012 is 25 years after Appetite. It sure is sneaking up on us pretty fast.

[axlroses]

I don't think Axl gives a damn about the Rock N' Roll Hall of fame ceremony.    I think he has made it clear he will work with ex-members of Guns on his terms and beyond that forget it. 

[LunsJail]

I found it interesting how Duff handled the reunion question. As much as he or any other former member want to downplay it, the reality is, Guns N' Roses will likely be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013, and it will need to be determined just who will show up to the ceremony. For the original five guys, I definitely think it's in the back of their minds to maybe put aside all unresolved issues for an hour, and come out as a unit to thank the people who got them there--the fans.

I don't think anyone in Guns N' Roses past or present wants to see another induction similar to Van Halen's.

Probably 2012, don't you think? The rule is 25 years after a band's first album, so 2012 is 25 years after Appetite. It sure is sneaking up on us pretty fast.

I wouldn't take it as a given that GNR is just going to get inducted the first year they're eligible. There are lots of big acts (RHCP) that aren't in despite being eligible.

[Buddha_Master]

Reunion, smeunion, just come to the U S o' A!!

yes... what you said 

I concur. Seriously what are the chances this actually went down the way this article says it did? They just happened to be staying at the same hotel in London just rooms away from each other. Look, its awesome Duff got on stage and played with GN'R. I like Duff. I have a signed autograph hanging in my man cave of Duff (my only autograph I actually have). A part of me feels he betrayed all of us. He chose his side. He could have always been down with Axl and chose to stand by him and Dizzy but, he didn't. He has an album called Believe in Me, but, he didn't believe in Axl. He really fucked up. He has done nothing of any substance musically. Like Slash's solo efforts. Velvet Revolver was ridiculous. He could have continued to be part of something special. He will never have his Chinese Democracy and he will have to live with that. Hopefully sometime during there dinner together, he apologized for being a douche.

Having said that, come back to the U.S.A. already please GN'R. If only to just record more music come back.

[LunsJail]

He will never have his Chinese Democracy and he will have to live with that. Hopefully sometime during there dinner together, he apologized for being a douche.

  I love when people are rational about their love for the band.

[King Axl]

I found it interesting how Duff handled the reunion question. As much as he or any other former member want to downplay it, the reality is, Guns N' Roses will likely be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013, and it will need to be determined just who will show up to the ceremony. For the original five guys, I definitely think it's in the back of their minds to maybe put aside all unresolved issues for an hour, and come out as a unit to thank the people who got them there--the fans.

I don't think anyone in Guns N' Roses past or present wants to see another induction similar to Van Halen's.

Probably 2012, don't you think? The rule is 25 years after a band's first album, so 2012 is 25 years after Appetite. It sure is sneaking up on us pretty fast.

Yes, the nomination will come in September 2012, but the actual induction doesn't take place until early the following year...probably March 2013

[GNRfan2008]

I found it interesting how Duff handled the reunion question. As much as he or any other former member want to downplay it, the reality is, Guns N' Roses will likely be inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame in 2013, and it will need to be determined just who will show up to the ceremony. For the original five guys, I definitely think it's in the back of their minds to maybe put aside all unresolved issues for an hour, and come out as a unit to thank the people who got them there--the fans.

I don't think anyone in Guns N' Roses past or present wants to see another induction similar to Van Halen's.

Probably 2012, don't you think? The rule is 25 years after a band's first album, so 2012 is 25 years after Appetite. It sure is sneaking up on us pretty fast.

I wouldn't take it as a given that GNR is just going to get inducted the first year they're eligible. There are lots of big acts (RHCP) that aren't in despite being eligible.

Isn't the Hall of Fame basically run by Rolling Stone Magazine? If so, GN'R is a shoe-in right off the bat because Rolling Stone loves 'em. haha

[jarmo]

It's amusing how upset some people got after I told those, who think Duff's appearance at the second O2 show meant there was some kind of reunion in the works, to go fuck themselves.

It's almost like they found out there's no tooth fairy. They thought they had just seen proper proof of its existence and then I ruined it all....


Oops! 


It was a historic event in the world of GN'R. To me it looked like the band, Duff and audience enjoyed the moment.

It wasn't that different to Izzy joining the band on stage four years ago.

I'm sure some saw that as "a sign" too...




/jarmo

[HBK]

It's amusing how upset some people got after I told those, who think Duff's appearance at the second O2 show meant there was some kind of reunion in the works, to go fuck themselves.

It's almost like they found out there's no tooth fairy. They thought they had just seen proper proof of its existence and then I ruined it all....


Oops! 


It was a historic event in the world of GN'R. To me it looked like the band, Duff and audience enjoyed the moment.

It wasn't that different to Izzy joining the band on stage four years ago.

I'm sure some saw that as "a sign" too...




/jarmo

IZZY Is...

[peter7411226]

It's amusing how upset some people got after I told those, who think Duff's appearance at the second O2 show meant there was some kind of reunion in the works, to go fuck themselves.

It's almost like they found out there's no tooth fairy. They thought they had just seen proper proof of its existence and then I ruined it all....


Oops! 


It was a historic event in the world of GN'R. To me it looked like the band, Duff and audience enjoyed the moment.

It wasn't that different to Izzy joining the band on stage four years ago.

I'm sure some saw that as "a sign" too...




/jarmo

Jarmo,

With all due respect, don't you view it as a bit extreme telling people to fuck off just because they are excited (even if there excitement is unfounded)? A bit harsh dont you think?

[cotis]

I think it just sets a bad image for the forum when the administrator/chieftain/leader tells people to go fuck themselves...

There's much easier ways to go about doing so.

[jarmo]

Jarmo,

With all due respect, don't you view it as a bit extreme telling people to fuck off just because they are excited (even if there excitement is unfounded)? A bit harsh dont you think?

Extreme? Not at all....  It's actually quite funny. Considering....


What's extreme is people using that as some kind of proof that their beloved dream is coming true in the near future.

These are the same people who "know me" based on what I type on a keyboard.





/jarmo